Question 1

What's the difference between Chypre Rouge and Fumerie Turque?

Accepted Answer

Chypre Rouge is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2006) dominated by Honey accords. Fumerie Turque is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2003) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 4 accords: Honey, Woody, Aromatic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Chypre Rouge or Fumerie Turque?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Chypre Rouge scores 4.07/5 vs Fumerie Turque at 4.26/5. On r/fragrance, Chypre Rouge sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Fumerie Turque is 7.8/10 (positive). Chypre Rouge's standout strength: Complex, well-blended compositions with sophisticated depth and character. Fumerie Turque's standout strength: Creates vivid nostalgic and personal memories. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Chypre Rouge and Fumerie Turque smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Chypre Rouge: The r/fragrance community deeply loves chypres as a sophisticated, well-crafted fragrance genre characterized by mossy, earthy depth balanced with brightness and floral elegance. Fumerie Turque: Fumerie Turque by Serge Lutens is highly regarded in the community as a standout tobacco fragrance that successfully evokes strong personal memories and emotions.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Chypre Rouge or Fumerie Turque?

Accepted Answer

Fumerie Turque: Limited discussion of longevity or performance metrics Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Chypre Rouge vs Fumerie Turque?

Accepted Answer

Chypre Rouge scores highest for fall wear; Fumerie Turque scores highest for fall wear. Chypre Rouge leans daytime, Fumerie Turque leans evening.

Chypre Rouge vs Fumerie Turque

Comparison Summary

Unique to Chypre Rouge (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Chypre Rouge

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Fumerie Turque

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Attribute	Chypre Rouge	Fumerie Turque
Brand	Serge Lutens	Serge Lutens
Year	2006	2003
Rating	4.07	4.26
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	0